Delicious Cacti Dishes to Try

Cacti are not only known for their resilience in harsh environments, but also for their culinary potential. Here are some delicious cacti dishes to try:

*Nopales Salad

• Ingredients:

Nopales (cactus paddles)
Onion
Tomato
Cilantro
Jalapeño
Lime juice
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Clean and chop the nopales.
Boil the nopales until tender.
Drain and rinse the nopales.
Mix with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.

*Cactus Salsa

• Ingredients:

Nopales (cactus paddles)
Red onion
Garlic
Tomato
Serrano chilies
Cilantro
Lime juice
Salt

Instructions:

Chop the nopales, onion, garlic, tomato, and chilies.
Sautee the nopales until tender.
Mix all the chopped ingredients together.
Season with lime juice and salt.

*Cactus Tacos

• Ingredients:

Nopales (cactus paddles)
Onion
Garlic
Bell pepper
Olive oil
Cumin
Chili powder
Salt
Tortillas

Instructions:

Clean and chop the nopales.
Sautee the nopales with onion, garlic, and bell pepper.

Season with cumin, chili powder, and salt.
Serve the nopales mixture in warm tortillas.

Next time you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen, consider trying these cacti dishes for a unique and flavorful dining experience.